Discharges and Life in Squadron A Jmy
A wartime note reports many airmen in Squadron A Jmy nearing civilian discharge with furloughs and local humor. Mentioned are CPL Stanford Williams, Mibs George Halalay, Dot Royster, Pfc Bobby Lassiter, Jim Parker, Don North, John Sunn, and Sergeant Major Edward Calligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Halalay
Dot Royster
UPO
Colorado Spring
Pfc
Bobby Lassiter
Jim Parker
Don North
John Sunn
Fellows
Squadron M Chronicle Signals End of Unit in TEXACTS
In this final notice, CPL Keith H. Anderson reports on changes within Squadron M as the unit nears deactivation. Key staff shifts include Lieutenants Holder Kretchner and McLaughlin leaving for overseas, Knapp discharged, Jillson becoming adjutant, Lloyd and Wharton reshuffled in training roles, and Captain Johnson reassigned to auen 3 as flying proficiency officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holder
Kretchner
McLaughlin
Knapp
Jillson
Lloyd
Wharton
Johnson
Auen 3
Hoersh
Local Squadron Notes On Personnel And Rumors Of Closure
Merly now runs the post bakery while Lieutenant Johnson serves at Blig T-3. High on the discharge roster are Sergeants Lebarre Knapp Shurr Dirickson Corporals Johnson Gagnon Hoffman Fields Myers and Private Saum. Corporal Bingham moved to Squadron B for electrical work. Troops arrive from deactivated squadrons and former permanent party from A A-1 and C. Corporal Zimmerman returns from furlough to run morning reports. Private Kiehl on a 15 day furlough. Rumors claim big M will close soon but no definite plan. Private Emory with a chick in Dallas and Fontenot learning supply. TDY men Patton and Brock go home. Lieutenant Watkins handles passes. Corporal Hoffman travels to Dallas weekly. First Sergeant Hamm keeps the squadron on the ball. Turner's column promised for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merly
Johnson
Blig
Lebarre
Knapp
Shurr
Dirickson
Gagnon
Hoffman
Fields
Myers
Saum
Bingham
Zimmerman
Kiehl
Emory
Dallas
Fontenot
Patton
Brock
Watkins
Hamm
Turner
Squadron H Faces Turmoil Amid Discharges
SGT JACK PALMER reports upheaval in Squadron H as key members like Wolfe Lewis Maxwell Hays and others face discharges under new non voluntary father rule. New squads A and O join. furloughed sergeants return and prepare under AUS conditions.
Cat Eats Cake Sparks Husband Joke
A wife laments a cake eaten by the cat and the husband replies with a playful quip about getting another cat. The exchange captures light domestic humor and affection between the couple.
Government Separa tion Rules Call For Ownership Proof
The War Department orders removal of watches and other government equipment from personnel separating from the Service unless they show proof of ownership. Col. O L Rogers announced after August 1 all items except those allowed for retention must be returned without ownership proof. Personnel should obtain a sales slip or other ownership document, or face separation delays and possible court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Col
O. L. Rogers
Florist Offers Refund for Undelivered Kansas City Flowers
Spain's Florist at 1213 11th Street says the soldier who ordered flowers can call to get a refund after delivery failed due to an incorrect address in Kansas City Missouri. The flowers were not sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Spain
11Th Street
Witty Exchanges Highlighting Money Woes and Social Rules
A humorous sequence shows a wife calling her husband a worm after a redhead reports a chicken lifting him. A GI laments being pickpocketed as he admits he cannot eat sleep or drink due to poverty. A MP asks what was stolen and the GI replies practice. A joke questions approval of tight skirts with a stance that women should avoid liquor.
Theaters Offer Week Program Across Two Screens
At The Theaters presents a busy schedule with seven features this week. The lineup includes Her Adventurous Night starring Dennis O’Keefe and Helen Walker, Monsieur Beaucaire with Bob Hope and Joan Caulfield, Blonde For A Day with Hugh Beaumont and Katheryn Adams, Cowboy Blues with Ken Curtis and Jeff Donnell, Two Guys From Milwaukee featuring Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson, Sing While You Dance starring Ellen Drew and Robert Stanton, and Sings plus classic West shows. Second shows assigned nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Dennis O'Keefe
Helen Walker
Sun
Monsieur Beaucaire
Bob Hope
Joan Caulfield
Hugh Beaumont
Katheryn Adams
Ken Curtis
Jeff Donnell
Milwaukee
Dennis Morgan
Jack Carson
Joan Leslie
Janis Paige
Ellen Drew
Robert Stanton
Andrew Tombes
Service Clubs Offer Evening Activities For Enlisted
The Service Clubs list facilities for all enlisted personnel including pool and ping pong tables, pianos, magazines, and sewing service. Weekly events include Saturday bingo at 8 p.m. Sunday refreshment hour at 4 30 p.m. and a variety of games and lessons on weeknights such as ping pong, bridge, and games tournaments.
Recreation Hall Event Schedule and Activities
A list of activities and times at the recreation hall includes a service club 3 games tourney at 7:30 p.m. a picnic and swimming party at 1:30 p.m. ping pong tourney at 7:30 p.m. sewing and bingo sessions, quiz show and celebrity hour, singer events, Red Cross bingo at 7 p.m. watermelon party and tournament night at 7 p.m. USC show Swing Session movie Lover Come Back at 7 p.m. and Night in Casablanca also at 7 p.m. Open Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USC
Cacablanca
USO Lamar Schedule Highlights Weekend Events
The USO Lamar lists a busy weekend of activities including movies at 7:30 and 9 p.m. and a 8 p.m. Saturday Nighters Dance. Also on tap are Java Club at 8:15, Hymn Sing at 9:30, Church Hour at 10:15, Classical Records at 10:45, Voice Recordings at 12:30, Spotlite Hour at 12:30, and a 5 p.m. Movie.
Redwood USC Weekend Activities and So-So Week Schedule
A schedule lists events across a weekend and coming week at Redwood USC. Activities include Saturday games from 6 to 8 p.m and a college night dance 8 to 11 p.m, Sunday Java Hour and church hospitality, Monday outdoor movies, Tuesday hostess huddle and bingo, Wednesday hobby night, Thursday bridge and whist tournament with free prizes, and Friday lawn party at 8 p.m.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linda Christian
Beverly Hills
Jmy Cpl
Stanford Williams
Edward Calligan
Calligan
Cpl
Keith H. Anderson
Texacts
Sgt
Jack Palmer
Squadron H
Wolfe
Lewis
Maxwell
Hays
Hayes
Hickman
Arthur
Asoline
Trew
Service Club
American Red Cross
Lamar Uso
Sacred Hearts Parish
Sheppard Field
Redwood Usc
Java
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